Balotelli Absent from Genoa’s Squad for Roma Match: Departure Rumors Intensify

Mario Balotelli will not be participating in Genoa’s upcoming Serie A fixture against Roma. The striker has been left out of the squad list announced by Genoa’s coach Patrick Vieira for the match scheduled to kick off the 21st round of the Italian top-flight league.

This omission has fueled speculation about Balotelli’s future at the club. Since joining Genoa as a free agent, the Italian forward has made only six appearances, totaling a mere 56 minutes on the pitch without scoring or assisting any goals.

Genoa officials have attributed Balotelli’s absence to physical reasons, stating that the player has experienced muscle fatigue, rendering him unavailable for the clash with Claudio Ranieri’s side. However, this explanation has done little to quell rumors about his potential departure.

In recent matches against Lecce and Parma, Vieira left Balotelli on the bench without granting him any playing time. This decision has been interpreted as a clear indication of the French coach’s lack of confidence in the Italian player.

Adding to the uncertainty surrounding Balotelli’s future, it’s worth noting that a clause in his contract allowing him to unilaterally terminate the agreement expired on December 31st. His current contract with Genoa is set to end on June 30th.

As Balotelli’s involvement with the team continues to dwindle, the possibility of his departure from Genoa in the coming days seems increasingly likely. Football fans and pundits alike are closely watching the situation, eager to see how this chapter in Balotelli’s career will unfold.